Art is a special interest of mine, years of practice and dedication placed into a creative I truly enjoy has been a wonderful journey ever since I picked up a pen. Creativity was instilled in me growing up, I enjoyed collecting sketchbooks and art materials to create these wild imaginations that were flooding my mind with curiosity and wonder, I began to draw many things such as monsters and ghouls or robots and cartoon characters. These pieces began messy and crude but over time I taught myself through art books, cartoons, music, and my knack for observation.
As a kid i was quiet, isolated, and prefer to be by myself, I always closed myself out from people due to my fears and trauma which lead me to become sad, enraged, and frustrated that i cant truly express myself the I truly want to. Then, i discovered a painting from a certain artist, the painting presented a branch of an almond tree blossoming its flowers in a bright blue background. I was entranced by its beauty, the complex lines and its bright colors inspired me to express myself in a new way, a way that was enjoyable and challenging enough for me that id be hooked for life.
Books upon books about their history and lives gave me the know how to create art, but not exactly the skills to do so, I decided then and there to follow my dream of art and to express myself in the way they do, to create pieces that gives me happiness and to inspire others to follow the arts and to help others express themselves. For the first couple of years since i began it was rough and challenging. I had unsteady hands and a gnawing fear of perfection, that i must create a piece that i approved of. I nearly gave up many times thinking that maybe the arts wasn't for me, but then i realized something.
Vincent Van Gogh, a tragic artist who thought his works were nothing but insignificant and bleak painted the most famous pieces of our time such as the Starry Night, Almond Blossoms, Cafe Terrace at Night and his many self-portraits had never truly given up at creating art. He was riddled with fear and anger for his craft, but he transformed those emotions into loud and vibrant pieces that still are remembered up to this day.
When i realized that i suddenly saw the world in a much different color, it was like a dewdrop fell Infront of me and blinded me with color and inspiration in that very moment. I began to understand art was truly for me and i began to fall in love with it every single day since then, I picked up a pen and began my 16-year journey into honing my craft and using it to shape the world as i know it.
I used many mediums to create so many pieces of art, starting from a sketchbook then to a canvas and now a digital tablet. Medium after medium i practiced and did my best that i won many awards in art competitions i was apart of, it finally clicked on me that the arts were my talent, my joy, and my expression to show the world that i can shape it and prove to myself that i can do it.
To close this essay, I wish to pursue an art degree for college and to work for a graphic design job so i can keep learning the craft i truly love and the craft i worked hard for.
Madison Pledger-Green is my name, and I'm a huge music fan. Music is like a time machine. One song can take me back to a specific moment, and it's like I'm reliving it all over again. Plus, it's a universal language. It doesn't matter where you're from or what language you speak; music just connects people.
My family has a strong musical heritage, so I've always appreciated it. My mom, aunt, and uncle all sang in the choir that my grandmother taught. In addition, my dad is a fantastic vocalist who frequently sang in weddings. I've sang in a church choir even though I'm not in the school choir.
However, I am excited to join the Bethune Cookman's choir. I also adore music because it allows me to process my feelings. So basically you can say that music is like therapy to me. I even played some instruments in the past. I played the viola and the guitar. I played the viola in the past from 5th to 6th grade. I’ve also taught myself how to play guitar. Sometimes I will jam on my guitar, and it’s like the notes help me express the words I can't.
I always felt a passion for music. The reason why music is so wonderful is that there is a song for every emotion you may be experiencing. My goal after school is to go into the air force. I still don't know what field I want to follow indefinitely, so my plan is to enlist in the air force. If I don't receive a scholarship, the military will pay for my education at Bethune Cookeman while I'm in the air force.
Art is another form of therapy for me. I used to draw when I felt upset or depressed. I taught myself to draw by watching videos on YouTube because I wasn't very good at it. I started to improve by watching the videos. I experienced hardships from the age of twelve to sixteen. I was a social misfit since I was constantly moving. But art made it easier for me to deal with my circumstances. Drawing people is something I enjoy doing. It has to do with the way people express themselves or the color of their skin. I've noticed that I tend to sketch individuals by accident. For instance, I noticed a woman in the store, so I sketched her when I got home and realized I had drawn her without even recognizing it. It's crucial to communicate your emotions. I learned this the hard way. I've noticed that I constantly stuff my feelings down, which makes me always furious and miserable. I so discovered how to illustrate my emotions. I love art so much because it allows me to express myself freely in a way that words cannot.
So yeah, music is pretty much everything to me – a friend, a mood, a memory, and a message all rolled into one incredible experience.
